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Schuylkill County Fair kicks off in Summit Station
SUMMIT STATION, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There’s no season like fair season and the Schuylkill County Fair is underway in Summit Station. The annual event started this week and features rides for all ages, plenty of food, tractor pulls, cool exhibits, and of course livestock! The fair also offers live entertainment and on Tuesday, rising […]
Changes to Pennsylvania striped bass regulations aim to help preserve fishery
Anyone who fishes for striped bass on the Delaware River locally and wants to keep one for the dinner table may have a better chance of winning the lottery than actually landing a fish they can legally take home due to the tight size restrictions in place right now. That...
S&T Bank Welcomes Peter G. Gurt to the Board of Directors
S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors, bringing 35+ years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement. S&T Bank has welcomed Peter Gurt to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in academic leadership and community engagement, Gurt brings a wealth of strategic competency to S&T’s board.
You might not recognize it, but rain is coming to central Pa. Tuesday
The Harrisburg area has seen just over a half-inch of rain so far in July. That’s far below the monthly average of 3 inches, making this so far the driest July on record, according to the National Weather Service. However, as the hot and dry month winds down, central...
Reading Police investigating vandalism of Baer Park Basketball Court
The Reading Police Department is investigating after a recent incident of vandalism at a Northwest Reading Park. Authorities were alerted to the incident after social media posts spread throughout the community showing damage to the Baer Park basketball court by a vehicle. The basketball court was renovated in June of...
Fightin Phils play morning game at FirstEnergy Stadium
READING, Pa. - It was another special morning game for the Reading Fightin Phils as they drew in fans from all around the area Tuesday. "I like it because I get tired at night games and during day games it feels so much better," said 8th grade fan Cassidy Bungarz, who attended the game with family and friends.
As a Student, Brandon Brogle ’20 Fell in Love With Birds. Now, He’s Trying to Save Them
Brogle continues to work closely with the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College. Brandon Brogle’s profession is for the birds — literally. As an undergraduate, Brogle ’20, who studied biology at Muhlenberg, took part in groundbreaking research with the College’s world-renowned Acopian Center for Ornithology.
'A real blessing': Community Homes adds tenants, talks next steps on Canal St. project
Debra Tucker was a former banker turned nurse before breaking her leg years ago. Talking to the Lebanon Daily News from a wheelchair Tuesday, she said lost that leg after she was diagnosed with cancer and had to retire from nursing. "My apartment that I was living in went up in two...
Marilyn A. Barlip, 80 Of Greenwich Twp., Dies After Crash
Marilyn A. Barlip, Greenwich Township, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, July 29, as detailed in the release. Her official cause of death is "Complications of Multiple Blunt Force Injuries due to Motor Vehicle Collision" and the manner is an accident, Buglio said. Barlip...
‘Pumpy’ pump house gets new roof
BRANDONVILLE – The old pump house at the Pumping Station Dam has a new roof as volunteer efforts to revitalize the area continue. Much of the roof work was finished over the weekend by volunteers with the Pumpy Association with donated materials. The volunteer group has been working for...
Damore to Direct Albright Choral Performances
Jimmy Damore has been named an Artist in Residence for the Department of Music and Theatre at Albright College, where he will also serve as Director of Choral Activities and work with Albright’s vocal performance students. Damore is an educator, musician, and theater artist who holds a B.A. with...
Bashore Joins Herbein + Company as Vice President and Practice Lead
Award-winning CPA advisory firm Herbein + Company, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kristine “Kris” Bashore has joined the firm as Vice President and Practice Lead on Herbein’s HR consulting team. In this role, Bashore will manage the team’s HR operations and strategy group and focus on...
Downtown Reading’s August First Friday Block Party
The City of Reading is excited to announce the August First Friday on the 600 block of Penn Street, on Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event promises an evening filled with art, culture, and community fun. Attendees can enjoy:. Delicious food from established businesses and...
Feeding families and keeping them cool in Pottsville
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — For volunteers like Luke Rissinger, helping children in need keeps him coming back to Schuylkill Community Action week after week. The organization operates 20 food pantries throughout Schuylkill County, including this one in Pottsville. "we can give them cookies and of course we have all kinds...
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